Mango Shrikhand is a creamy & luxurious Indian sweet dish made with yogurt, mango pulp, and sugar. I like to garnish it with aromatic saffron for a pop of color and flavor. Here is an easy, no-cook recipe with all my tips and tricks to make this delicious dessert.

Mango Shrikhand in white bowls with Puri's on the side

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What is Shrikhand
Gudi Padwa
How to Make Mango Shrikhand
Serving
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What is Shrikhand

Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish made using strained yogurt and flavored with cardamom and nuts. This Mango Shrikhand is a variation of the classic shrikhand recipe flavored with sweet mango pulp.

Mango Shrikhand, also known as Amrakhand in India, is my go-to dessert for special occasions when I am entertaining and especially to celebrate the Indian festival Gudi Padwa which signifies the start of spring!

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is the first day of the month "Chaitra" in the Hindu calendar. It is the start of spring and the beginning of a new year for the people of Maharashtra, India. One of the most auspicious days in the year, it is celebrated by displaying a 'Gudi' outside the homes.

Gudi is a beautiful display made on a bamboo stick. On the top is a brass pot hung upside down, adorned with a bright silk cloth, a flower garland, and a twig of mango leaves. Gudi is a sign of prosperity and good things to come.

Growing up, I remember my mom making homemade Mango Shrikhand and serving it with hot fluffy Puri’s to celebrate Gudi Padwa. If you love Indian recipes do also try my Gajar Halwa & Jalebi recipes.

A beautiful display of Gudi with a bright silk cloth and flower garland

How to Make Mango Shrikhand

Step 1: Line a large bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth.

Step 2: Gather the corners of the cloth and tie them into a bundle. Hang the cheesecloth so all the water can drain out. I usually hang this for 5-6 hours or place something heavy like a pestle or a heavy pot on the cloth and leave it overnight in the refrigerator, in a colander, so the water can completely drain out. Squeeze out any remaining water by tightly pressing against the tied yogurt. The consistency should be thicker than that of Greek yogurt.

Step 3: Empty thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl. This will be about 1.5 cups of thick strained yogurt.

Step 4: Mix well with a slotted spoon or whisk for 5 minutes or until it is smooth.

ingredients for shrikhand - mango pulp, strained yogurt, saffron and sugar

Step 5: Stir in sugar and mix well for another 5 minutes. Yogurt should be smooth and lump-free.

Step 6: Add the mango pulp and mix well for 5 minutes. Garnish with saffron strands and chill at least for an hour before serving.

Serving

Enjoy chilled served in small bowls as a dessert.
To make a full Indian meal, serve it with hot puri's and batata bhaji (spicy potatoes).
Serve it layered with other Indian desserts like Motichoor Ladoo, and Gulab Jamuns, or top it with fresh-cut fruits or nuts

Dinner plate with mago shrikhand, puri;s and batat bhaji

Tips

Use canned Alphonso mango pulp from Swad or Deep brand.
Use plain unflavored yogurt and not low-fat or fat-free.
I have tried this recipe using Greek yogurt but found that it does not have the tanginess of the traditional shrikhand.
Homemade yogurt also works well for this recipe.
If you have an Indian grocery store near you try the Desi Yogurt brand otherwise stick to Stonyfield or other plain yogurt found in grocery stores.
Shrikhand is a great make-ahead recipe, it stays well in the refrigerator for up to a month or can be frozen for a longer shelf life.

Variations

Don't have the canned mango pulp? Feel free to skip it and instead substitute it with a teaspoon of ground cardamon to make the classic Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand
Have Greek yogurt on hand? Skip the yogurt straining step and make Instant Shrikhand by using the Greek Yogurt in this recipe
Try other flavors of Shrikhand, my mom often makes Strawberry Shrikhand, by substituting mango pulp with crushed strawberries

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Mango Shrikhand {Aamrakhand}

A cool and lush mango flavored dessert made with creamy yogurt and sweet mangoes, garnished with aromatic saffron.

Prep Time6

Total Time6

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 6

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Archana Mundhe

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds regular plain yogurt Full fat Desi Yogurt or Stoneyfield brand
▢ 1½ cup mango pulp Ratna or Deep Alphonso Mango Tin
▢ ⅔ cup sugar
▢ 1 pinch saffron

Instructions

Line a large bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth, gather the corners of the cloth and tie into a bundle. Hang the cheese cloth so all the water can drain out (5-6 hours) or put some weight on the cloth and leave it overnight in the refrigerator, in a colander, so the water can completely drain out.
Empty thickened yogurt into a bowl. Mix well with a slotted spoon or whisk for 5 minutes until it is smooth. Stir in sugar and mix well for another 5 mins.
Add mango pulp and mix well until it gets smooth and creamy consistency (5 mins). Garnish with saffron strands. Chill for an hour before serving. Serve with hot Puris.

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Notes

Variations:

Don't have the canned mango pulp? Feel free to skip it and instead substitute it with a teaspoon of ground cardamon to make the classic Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand
Have Greek yogurt on hand? Skip the yogurt straining step and make Instant Shrikhand by using the Greek Yogurt in this recipe.
Try other flavors of Shrikhand, my mom often makes Strawberry Shrikhand, by substituting mango pulp with crushed strawberries

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